The middle of July already and the HOT, HOT, HOT hasn't completely disappeared--there are still those 90 degree days, but it comes and goes and so living here is really enjoyable. There are lots of people looking at real estate here right now on the Northern Neck. The phone is ringing regularly and properties are selling. There's lots of great inventory still and so many opportunities out there for buyers. If you look at the recent statistics 2015 is an improved market especially for waterfront residential.

The beauty of the place and the relative reasonableness in price of many of the homes is bringing buyers and sellers together this year in better numbers than we've seen in the last few years. This is good for everyone...for those who have been wanting to sell and for those who have been wanting to have a place here to call their own.

We're back up and running with the intention of at least two new blogs on the message board each week. With so much going on with listings and with buyers, finding a bit of quiet time isn't always easy. It's quite something the range of things a Realtor needs to do on a weekly basis, from those items you would expect to working with contractors to make sure a property is ready to get on the market or simply spending time in the courthouse looking through deeds or reviewing septic information at the Health Department. Lots of hats and lots of information to provide to clients. It is all important.

Our real estate statistics for the Northern Neck as well as local information is placed on this site generally two or three times a week (although I've been remiss the last few weeks....I'm getting back to this....I do enjoy it). These writings provide you with perspective on the area not found anywhere else. Get a jump on how the market is doing by checking with us. Then when you want to buy or sell, you can avail yourself of Realtors who will put your personal circumstances in context within our local market. That is key to successful collaboration! So once you are ready to go, call us, we'll be glad to put your property in perspective and help you along the way.

Thinking of buying...then please consider joining us here in the Northern Neck to enjoy a world that includes properties on the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers as well as the Chesapeake Bay. (We have waterfront, waterview and water access properties as well as rural residences that take advantage of large expanses of open land). So if you are interested in selling or buying in our four counties (Essex county too) please take advantage of this site. As with all websites, full MLS information is available here, but whether we act as listing agents or buyers agents, remember we can provide you with the best of service.

There are a lot of options of property type in this area. Subdivisions offer amenities, while other properties provide extra privacy for someone escaping the city and searching for a really rural experience. We have agents who can personally take you through the process with great professionalism.

Prices have been coming down, and continue to in many segments (not all) and many sellers are ready to deal. Don't you want to have the most knowledge and work with those that can give that to you? Whether it is riverfront property on the Potomac, Rappahannock or the Chesapeake or rural properties interspersed between our small towns, we can assist.

Do your own research through our MLS or ask for our help. Armed with properties of interest you should be ready to move forward--at least to investigate.

On a weekly basis we provide real market perspective on what is happening sales-wise on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Again, look for the statistics message board button above and to the left, to find good market information and discussions of the Northern Neck that you won't get anywhere else. We're professionals with perspective!!

Please click on the search button to embark on a search for your Northern Neck of Virginia retreat or waterfront home--perhaps newly built home or an historic older home.(The Northern Neck has a very large number of historic homes of great quality.)

Keep in mind that all property in the search can be shown by any Realtor, working with an experienced professional will make your time spent more informative and effective. Work with a small firm that prides itself on service, knowledge and going the extra mile. Call us!!

River & Rural Realty's broker (Kathryn Murray) moved here from two major metropolitan areas and understands what it takes to transition to this quieter part of the world. We all have a lot of local perspective and experience, so call on us for assistance. (As you'll hear said "we know the 'Neck." And we do.) There are a set of reviews about her, as well as more on her background on the other buttons to the left. Those reviews are through a third party....no one was asked to do anything other than review....

(These photos were all taken within walking distance of where broker, Kathryn Murray lives...and takes lots of photos. She is represented at the Rappahannock Art League in Kilmarnock.)

Please click the contact button or call 804-450-4442 to get started today.